Taylor Swift is top-selling global artist of 2019

Mar 4, 2020 9:04 AM PHT

Rappler.com

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Taylor Swift is top-selling global artist of 2019

The 30-year-old pop superstar bests among other global music acts, like BTS, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande

MANILA, Philippines – Pop superstar Taylor Swift is 2019’s best-selling music artist, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced on Tuesday, March 3.

ICYMI: The official #IFPIGlobalArtistChart is here, the top 10 biggest global artists of the year:

@taylorswift13
@edsheeran
@PostMalone
4. @billieeilish
5. @QueenWillRock
6. @ArianaGrande
7. @BTS_twt
8. @Drake
9. @ladygaga
10. @thebeatles

Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/xkkKwVGhT6
— IFPI (@IFPI_org) March 3, 2020

Owing to her latest album Lover’s global success, the 30-year-old singer-songwriter bested among other popular acts this year, such as Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Queen, Ariana Grande, BTS, Lady Gaga, and the Beatles, respectively, in terms of sales.

According to a Variety report, this is Taylor’s second time leading the list, with the first time in 2014 for her album 1989. – Rappler.com